Piu Top

This pattern is in English Piu Top is a ribbed top that is worked from the top down in 3 x 2 rib pattern (k3, p2). Short rows are worked to shape the back of the neckline before increases are worked for the shoulders. Thereafter, the front and back sections are worked separately before being joined to work the rest of the body in the round on the same needle. Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) correspond to a chest circumference of approx. 85 (90) 95 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) cm. The measurements given on the first page of the pattern are for the finished garment, and the top is intended to have approx. 13-16 cm of positive ease. Make a swatch to find the needle size that gives you the correct gauge. See recommended video tutorials and size guide on www.novemberknits.com. Level of difficulty: 3 out of 5 Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) Garment circumference 100 (106) 111 (114) 125 (136) 142 (153) cm Garment length 52 (53) 55 (56) 58 (60) 62 (64) cm Suggested needles 4.5 circular needles (40 and 80 cm) Gauge 18 sts x 27 rows in rib pattern (k3, p2) on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm Yarn suggestions 100 (150) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) g KFO Merino (50g = 250m) or 150 (200) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) Sandnes Garn Sunday (50g = 235m) or 150 (200) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) Filcolana Arwetta (50g = 210m) held together with 100 (150) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) g KFO Pure Silk (50g = 250m) The top is worked with two strands held together and the pattern gives the total amount of yarn required Colour codes KFO Merino (clover green) + Pure Silk (pea shoots) The pattern is sent as a PDF file by e-mail Translation by Elise Damstra